Hubballi: Union minister Pralhad Joshi watched Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s Mann Ki Baat on Sunday at the Cha Maharaj Ganesh Pandal in Hubballi. Speaking to reporters, Joshi said the programme serves as a platform to discuss social, cultural, and national issues while inspiring citizens and spreading awareness about govt schemes. Joshi said the Prime Minister highlighted reduced terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir post the Pahalgam incident and emphasised solar-powered irrigation of 40 acres. He said it is noteworthy that the Prime Minister urged citizens to boost the country’s economy by supporting indigenous products and services.Joshi accused the Congress of attempting to destroy the sanctity of Dharmasthala. “The officials are efficient, but the thieves sitting at the top are using officials to play games. The left-leaning forces in the Congress are doing this. If they continue doing this, people would reject them,” he said. He further criticised govt for increasing property registration fees overnight and failing to deliver on the guarantee schemes.

